Obituaries

Eugenia "Jeannie" Covington Barr departed this earthly existence. to her heavenly home on April 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Joe Raymond Barr. Her brother, Howard Julian Covington. Her father, George Abbitt Covington and her mother. Hilda Frances Abbitt Covington. Jeannie was a dedicated, loyal employee of Flowers Bakery for 30 plus years. She is survived by her daughter, Joette Barr Finchum and her husband, James Ray Finchum Jr. of...

Francis S. Bond, age 95, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Parham Doctors Hospital in Richmond. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, VA. The burial will be in Trinity Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bond, born in Floyd County, VA., lived most of his life in Richmond. He was the son of the late Isaac and Ada Bond. He served during the Korean War and was a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia. Mr. Bond loved spending time with his...

Ann Clay Irons, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her home in Farmville.  Mrs. Irons received her undergraduate degree at Marshall University where she met her lifelong love, Eddie. She continued her education with advanced degrees earned in Florida, then taught for 38 years at elementary schools in Kentucky, Florida, and Virginia. After retirement from Prince Edward Elementary School, she loved chance encounters around town with her former students and coworkers...

Helen Wilmer Loveday, 62, of Pamplin, Virginia went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024. She was born in Crewe, Virginia in 1961 to Raymond T. “Sonny” and Isabelle Wilmer. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Raymond T. “Sonny” and Isabelle Wilmer, Brother Raymond Keith Wilmer, Nephew Justin Wilmer, Niece Samantha Morris, and Brother-In-Law Hurt Morris. Helen is survived by: daughters Stephanie (Matthew) Ferreira, Sarah (Matthew) Walton, and Shelly (Jesse)...

Phyllis Ballowe Justus, 80, of Farmville passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  She was born Marcy 22, 1943 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Duncan Ballowe.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard M. “Buddy” Justus.  Phyllis retired as a lieutenant for the Virginia Department of Corrections with over 28 years of service, all spent at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women.   She was...

Millard Lee Bates Jr., 86, departed this life on February 5, 2024, in Keysville, Virginia. Born on March 17, 1937, in the serene town of Farmville, Virginia, Millard, affectionately known to many as Odaboe, lived a life marked by the love and respect of those who knew him. Millard had two daughters; Angie and Kathy Jo. Two sons; Ricky and Larry. One brother; Leonard Charles "Bud". Two sisters; Melva "Doll" and Myrtle "Sis". Five grandchildren; Chelsey, Matthew,...

Ricky Allen Looney, 65, of Burkeville, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.  He was a retired truck driver, builder of his own log home, who enjoyed travelling, fishing, hunting and playing his guitar and having a good time.  Ricky loved his family, was an avid gardener and loved camping. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Della Lynn Stacy Looney; three children, Marcus Allen Looney (Ben), Jessica Lynn Chappell...

Our dear mother, June Lindsey Bailey, age 83, of Farmville, VA, sadly passed away on January 2, 2024, and gained her wings.  Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  She was a wonderful mother, who was always there when we needed her. June was preceded in death by her parents, E. H. “Ham” and Gracie Wallace Lindsey; her husband, Walter L. Bailey Sr.  She is survived by two sons, W. L. Bailey Jr., and Tim Bailey and his wife, Sadie; numerous...

Stanley Ammons was born on May 31, 1928, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Bessie Hoyle and Jacob Allen Ammons. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1946 and shortly afterwards was part of US Army Occupation Force stationed in Yokohama, Japan where he oversaw the motor pool. Back in Hickory Stan met and married Peggy Kale on October 3, 1949. Stan and Peggy had two children Susan and Stan Jr in 1950 and 1952, respectively. Stan was devoted to his family. In 1956 the family moved to...